Cold floors are no fun in the winter, especially when your feet feel just as cold. Warming up your feet might be as easy as donning a pair of wool socks, or it might require a few home improvement projects. Seal the air leaks. Air leaks, especially those at floor level, will chill the floors […]

February 2nd is the day when the groundhog known as Punxsutawney Phil comes out of his winter hibernation to tell us whether colder weather will persist and extend the heating season, or if spring is on its way. Groundhog Day has been celebrated since 1886, but can you really use it to predict your winter […]

A boiler is an efficient way to heat a home and supply hot water too, but this type of heating equipment needs to be faithfully maintained to keep it operating safely. If your home has a hot water heating system, make sure you follow these tips to ensure boiler safety: Schedule Annual Professional Maintenance Yearly […]

The furnace and the boiler are the most common home heating options. While both keep your house warm, how they generate that warm air is very different. Understanding these differences is extremely beneficial when the time comes to make a new heating system installation or if you need to converse with an HVAC technician about […]

The holiday season can be hard on your finances, so it’s wise to look for ways to reduce spending in January. With the holidays over, you can now focus on saving money in the following ways. Insulate Your Home Energy bills tend to increase significantly in winter thanks to freezing temperatures outdoors. Making sure that […]

Your kitchen is bound to get hot and stuffy when you’re running the oven for holiday baking. What you may not realize is that your indoor climate can also affect how your baked goods turn out. There’s real science behind baking, so climate factors like room temperature and humidity affect the outcome. To have sweet […]

Having to keep a home tightly closed because of cold temperatures often harms winter indoor air quality, but you’re not defenseless against them. Besides avoiding them altogether, routine maintenance will help eliminate them from your home’s air. Watch out for volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These gases are found in common household products like cleaning supplies, […]

Winter is upon us once again and that means it’s time to reevaluate your household to avoid certain expenditures throughout the season. The good news is that saving money isn’t difficult, and we’ve compiled a few quick tips to help you out: Turn Down the Thermostat at Night Since you’ll be under sheets and blankets […]